Staff Reports
Arizona Senate hopeful Kari Lake has turned the tables and landed a major win by receiving a pivotal endorsement from the Republican Party’s Senate campaign arm, the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Lake, once viewed as a thorn in the side of the Republican establishment, has shifted gears and cozied up to the group in recent months. This strategic move has paid off, earning her the coveted stamp of approval from the NRSC.
The former Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate, Kari Lake, has been steadily building bridges with the GOP establishment, culminating in this significant gesture of support. In a bold statement, Lake expressed her gratitude for the endorsement, emphasizing her commitment to uniting Republicans in Arizona and securing a clear path to victory. With the backing of the NRSC, Lake exuded confidence, declaring that the Senate majority runs through Arizona.
Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), the chairman of the NRSC, didn’t hold back his admiration for Lake, praising her as one of the most remarkable candidates in the nation. According to Daines, Lake is spearheading an effective campaign with the potential to flip Arizona’s Senate seat in the upcoming November elections.
Unlike her previous gubernatorial campaign in 2022, where she embraced her outsider status and distanced herself from the GOP establishment, Lake has executed a complete turnaround in her senatorial bid. The lack of support from the party in her previous campaign may have been a decisive factor in her narrow defeat. However, Lake’s new approach of embracing the party establishment and Washington’s power players seems to be paying off, as evidenced by the NRSC endorsement, which could be a game-changer in the upcoming election.
Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) lauded Lake’s unwavering focus on rallying Arizona Republicans and expressed optimism about the polling in Arizona. It’s clear that Lake’s alliance with the Republican Party’s Senate campaign arm has reshaped her political trajectory, positioning her as a formidable force to be reckoned with in the senatorial race.
